National Capital Consortium Program
Transitional YearMilitary-based
Bethesda, MD(Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
$108,000
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9991000024
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 100
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 65%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$108,000
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 122(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $537K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,161,707
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.54
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
266 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
12.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9991000024
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Danielle M Barnes
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Denise M Martin
- Contact Email:
- denise.m.martin.civ@mail.mil
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 30
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:30
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 180
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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